Ingredient

betaine salicylate

Mid risk

FunctionExfoliant

What it is — Betaine Salicylate (INCI: Betaine Salicylate) is a salicylic-acid-type ingredient combined with betaine, used as a gentle beta-hydroxy-style exfoliant.

What it does — It is commonly used to help loosen dull surface cells for a smoother, clearer-looking finish, often positioned as a milder BHA-type option.

Typical use — It appears in exfoliating toners, serums and treatments, and in products aimed at texture and clarity.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for congested or uneven-looking skin. Any exfoliating acid can sting or irritate and can increase sun sensitivity, so introduce it slowly and use daytime sun protection.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk: a salicylic-type exfoliant that may irritate at cosmetic use levels. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test, avoid overuse, and pair with sunscreen.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - salicylic-type (BHA) exfoliant that may cause irritation at cosmetic use.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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